Behaviour Mentor | Immediate Start | Full Time | £80 – £100 PAYE | Brixton

Ortus recruitment are seeking a passionate and dedicated Behaviour Mentor to join our client school’s team. As a Behaviour Mentor, you will play a crucial role in supporting students who may be struggling with behavioural, emotional or social difficulties. Your primary responsibility will be to work with individual students or small groups, providing guidance, support and encouragement to help them develop the skills they need to manage their behaviour and achieve their full potential. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in a similar role and be committed to making a positive difference in the lives of young people.

Working Hours: Monday – Friday (08:30 – 16:00)

The Role:

You will support pupils, parents, and teachers, to establish a supportive learning environment in which children make good academic progress. You will be instrumental in our mission to provide every student, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life.

Key Responsibilities:

Learning Support

• Support pupil learning through the delivery of specific learning programmes, setting high expectations whilst encouraging their independence and building their confidence
• Promote inclusion, encouraging pupils to interact and work collaboratively
• Adapt and develop resources for SEND pupils, ensuring their safety and enabling them to access the curriculum
• Assist with follow-through for related services (speech/language/physical therapy etc.)
• Observe, record and feedback information of pupil performance
• Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher to assist in behaviour management and to support pupils in their learning objectives
• Assist pupils’ achievement outside of the classroom

Support for the school

• Supervise pupils in playgrounds, lunchrooms etc
• Accompany teachers and pupils on trips and out of school activities if requested, taking responsibility for pupils under the supervision of the teacher

Other

• Actively promote the safety and welfare of our children and young people
• Ensure compliance with our partnered schools data protection rules and procedures

This job description is not an exhaustive list and you will be expected to carry out any other reasonable tasks as directed by your line manager.

Person Specification: Behaviour Mentor

Qualifications

• Maths and English GCSE or equivalent at grade C or above (or equivalent)
• Certified teach assistant course or training
• Degree

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Experience establishing successful learning relationships with students at the relevant age, treating them consistently with respect and consideration
• Experience of the role of a Behaviour Mentor including; classroom organisation and management, supporting the planning and delivery of the curriculum, implementing behaviour and learning strategies
• Good working knowledge of the national curriculum
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Good administrative, organisational and computer skills
• Competent with computers and other technology
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with children and adults
• Able to deal with minor incidents, first aid, and pupil’s personal health and hygiene
• Able to speak another language, play a musical instrument or coach a sport (desirable)

Behaviours

• Genuine passion for and a belief in the potential of every pupil
• A robust awareness of keeping children safe, noticing safeguarding and welfare concerns, and you understand how and when to take appropriate action.
• Belief that every student should have access to an excellent education regardless of background
• Professional outlook, detailed orientated and able to multi task and meet deadlines
• A team player that can work collaboratively as well as using own initiative
• Helpful, positive, patient and caring nature
• Calm and professional under pressure
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and discretion
• Flexible attitude towards work and demonstrates sound judgement

Other

• Right to work in the UK
• Commitment to equality of opportunity and the safeguarding and welfare of all students
• This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

If you feel you would be a perfect fit for this role apply today with your full cv.

Ortus Recruitment Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all candidates are required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Behaviour Mentor | Immediate Start | Full Time | £80 – £100 PAYE | Brixton

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